Bored

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Bored
CD1 Single
Single by Paul and Jetfire
from Ampliphied Heart
Released 11 July, 2016
Format CD, digital download
Recorded 2016
Label Next Generation Records
Writer Paul, S.Cotes, A.Dixon, J.Nicholson and M.Thompson
Producer
Chart position #3
Certification Platinum
Paul chronology
"What's Up (I Like U)"
(2016)
"Bored"
(2016)
"Bad News"
(2016)
Jetfire chronology
"Little Black Book"
(2016)
"Bored"
(2016)
"Tastes of Gin"
(2016)


"Bored" is the second single from Paul's eighth studio album Ampliphied Heart. The single version of the song features vocals and additional verses from British boyband Jetfire. The single was released on 11 July 2016 and charted at #3 in the UK.

Background[edit | edit source]

On 04 June 2016, Paul announced that the second single released from his album would be "Bored" and would be a new version of the song featuring vocals from an act. The following day it was revealed that this act was Jetfire. On 16 June, the single version received it's worldwide premiere on Capital FM. On 25 June 2016, during Jetfire's set at Glastonbury, Paul joined the band on stage for their first live performance of the song.

Release and reception[edit | edit source]

Promotion for the single was very minimal, however the single version of the song received positive reviews. Digital Spy claimed the original version of the song was "fantastic" however the new verses and vocals from Jetfire "created a new, rockier vibe, and it suits Paul perfectly. Now we want an album full of Paul and Jetfire collaborations!" PopJustice stated: "Usually when someone adds their vocals over an already heard album track it's a bit shit. But this is actually, very very good."

Track listing[edit | edit source]

  • Digital single
  1. "Bored" (Featuring Jetfire)
  • Digital EP & CD Single
  1. "Bored" (Featuring Jetfire)
  2. "Bored" (Featuring Jetfire) - Extended Version
  3. "Misery"
  • Digital Remix EP
  1. Bored (Featuring Jetfire) - Kygo Remix
  2. Bored (Featuring Jetfire) - Paul Morrell Radio Edit
  3. Bored (Featuring Jetfire) - MAIZE Remix
  4. Bored (Featuring Jetfire) - Dark Chocolate Dub

Music Video[edit | edit source]

The music video was due to premiere on 18/19 June 2016, however Paul never officially released the music video. Leading to Jetfire releasing their own music video of it in October 2016. This new official music video for the song was directed by Ed Coleman and Jetfire member Aaron Dixon and premiered on 23 October 2016, consisting of live footage of Jetfire and Paul performing the song live at Glastonbury.

Artwork[edit | edit source]

Chart performance[edit | edit source]

The single debuted at #3 behind a new entry from Joie and Alesha's number one from the week before. The song had first week sales of 95,889 copies sold. Despite becoming a hit, the single was Paul's first single to miss #1 since 2015's "Noir" and Jetfire's first to miss #1 since 2013's "Midnight Run". The single spent several weeks in the Airplay top 10 before reaching #1 upon the single's official release. It charted at #2 on the Digital chart.

Chart Run[edit | edit source]

  • Week 1: #3 - 95,889
  • Week 2: #5 - 70,196
  • Week 3: #8 - 56,814
  • Week 4: #9 - 51,144
  • Week 5: #11 - 25,302
  • Week 6: #14 - 17,725
  • Week 7: #16 - 12,336
  • Week 8: #13 - 18,821
  • Week 9: #22 - 9,538
  • Week 10: #21 - 11,822
  • Week 11: #25 - 10,311
  • Week 12: #26 - 9,113
  • Week 13: #28 - 8,012
  • Week 14: #20 - 10,584
  • Week 15: #18 - 11,902
  • Week 16: #19 - 11,289
  • Week 17: #21 - 11,701
  • Week 18: #21 - 12,584
  • Week 19: #30 - 7,941
  • Week 20: #24 - 10,542
  • Week 21: #30 - 6,629
  • Week 22: #32 - 6,363
  • Week 23: #35 - 4,243
  • Week 24: #26 - 12,591
  • Week 25: #20 - 15,084
  • Week 26: #24 - 9,784
  • Week 27: #28 - 8,328
  • Week 28: #30 - 7,778
  • Week 29: #30 - 7,017
  • Week 30: #34 - 4,589
  • Week 31: #36 - 4,468
  • Week 32: #39 - 4,703

TOTAL: 565,143

Charts[edit | edit source]

Charts (2016) Peak
UK Singles Chart 3
UK Digital Chart 2
UK Airplay Chart 1